Space
Creating the Environment
Creating the Environment Spaces / Environment The school library should be exciting and welcoming and identifiably different from classrooms. As a multi-media interactive learning environment, it motivates pupils to explore resources for curriculum related work and their personal interests and…
Design
Design Library design is a specialist skill that can be provided by library furnishing suppliers or Schools Library Service staff. They have experience of designing for purpose, making the best use of the space available so that the core purpose of promoting…
Shelves and furniture
Shelves, furniture and fittings Shelving Specialist library shelving is designed to be fit for purpose and is tested for resilience and life expectancy. It is generally reasonably priced (with wooden shelves marginally more expensive than metal) and, if properly…
Displays
Display It is important to develop a regularly changing programme of displays in the library to maintain interest and excitement. Posters promoting books and reading are available from many suppliers including: National Literacy Trust Publishers Commercial suppliers Schools should encourage the use…
Main Suppliers
Where to Buy Shelving, Furniture and Equipment Disclaimer : Primary School Guidelines does not endorse any of the library suppliers listed below : Contact your nearest Schools Library Service for their recommendations and examples of good practice Demco Interiors – Library design incorporating Gresswell Tel:…
Classroom Collections
Classroom collections Every school will have a different policy about classroom collections and the kinds of books that are needed. A very good strategy is to make the general school book stock part of the library and on the library…
